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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Southwark 1912

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: TABLE 37.Bedding, &c., Disinfected and Destroyed after the occurrence of Infectious Disease during the Year 1912,

TABLE 37.

Bedding, &c., Disinfected and Destroyed after the occurrence of Infectious Disease during the Year 1912,

Articles.No. Disinfected.No. Destroyed.
Beds1,43942
Palliasses73638
Bolsters8818
Pillows2,40122
Cushions4976
Blankets1,4837
Sheets1,3504
Quilts8723
Articles of Clothing, &c.5,56744
Books20—
Total15,246174

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71 cases, 12 bags, 3 bales, 2 bundles China hair, weighing 6 tons
9 cwt. 2 qrs. 2½ lbs., 1 box, 1 parcel and 1 portmanteau of wearing
apparel were also disinfected at the Depots.

Table: TABLE 38.The locality of the Rooms periodically Sprayed and Disinfected in connection with cases of Phthisis notified to the Medical Officer.

TABLE 38.

The locality of the Rooms periodically Sprayed and Disinfected in connection with cases of Phthisis notified to the Medical Officer.

St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints' Ward.St.Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christ-church Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
No. of Rooms Sprayed, &c5244555544981975095992104541201294249

Table: TABLE 39.Rooms Stripped upon the termination of Phthisis cases.

TABLE 39.

Rooms Stripped upon the termination of Phthisis cases.

St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints' Ward.St.Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christ-church Ward.St. Saviours Ward.Total.
No. of Rooms Stripped403435502333383444206357